Andre Branch - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Andre Branch

Department: Education

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The most unorganized professor I have ever had. Condescending and rude. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR! He is unorganized to the point where you will lose points because of his own ineptitude. The lectures are useless, the assignments are unclear, and the window of time to complete assignments are slim and inconvenient to the class. Save yourself the time and money and choose a different professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was actually ridiculous. SO unorganized. Literally cancelled a midterm! And the quizzes can be tricky because they say they're based on readings, then they're actually based on an entire chapter! The only thing that saves this class is the FAQ because you can find out which assignments you don't need to do

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very unclear in what he wants from students. His schedule and syllabus he uploads are contradicting. He is unorganized, confusing and like many said, condescending. Pretty positive he hardly updates class materials/schedule/etc. assigns assignments/quizzes/midterm but will cancel them quietly even though students have completed them.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very unorganized. Opened quizzes and closed them before anyone in the class could take them. Told us to check the syllabus for questions we had but they were never in the syllabus in the first place. included assignments that were not in the syllabus. Didn't explain what he wants on assignments then doesn't answer emails in time to turn it in.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Rude. Condescending. Technologically inept. Disorganized. Judgmental. Uses out of date CNN sources. First five minutes into the online class he said "I dont hear around of applause for not requiring you buy a text. You must all be rich students on mommy and daddy's money" VERY politically biased. Loaded and racist questions. Should not be teaching

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is knowledgable in his field, but that's the only thing he has going for him. Never have I had such a disrespectful, arrogant, and self-righteous professor. He blamed students for the many technical problems with Blackboard and Blackboard Collaborate instead of admitting his mistakes. In his mind, he can never be wrong.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was the most unorganized class I have ever taken. There were many people who were confused by the syllabus and he never responds to emails. He is condescending if you have a different idea than his own and can be very offensive. Tests are very difficult and the final is 40 questions but only worth ten points. The readings were 40+ yrs old.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Branch knows the subject very well. Taking his class taught me to value all cultures making a positive impact on my own culture. It was an easy class. You only have to read one or two articles per class, take an online 5 questions quiz and make a presentation.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very knowledgeable professor; if you cannot take jokes and/or direct remarks then you will have a problem. He is not afraid to say what he thinks of you. This class really is very helpful for future teachers!! Pretty easy, just make sure you DON'T miss class too much (takes points away). Great class overall!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you can't handle the truth, then this class may not be for you. You have to have an open mind and a receptive heart when you come in to class. He's knowledgable, intimidating, whimsical, and HILARIOUS. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and was entertained everyday.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Takes attendance.Kind man but chose ur words wisely b4 speaking becuz he will make u feel stupid.alot of readings n 3/4 of them are hard to understand.Instructions to projects are unclear. He said make a PowerPoint presentation n the whole class thought we were presenting but we just needed to turn in slides.2 group projects which 1 is presented.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: TE284
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

avoid at all costs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible. Very knowledgable, but he is so anti-prejudice, that he is prejudice himself. Does not believe that a football coach can teach a subject! Very unclear grader, and it makes you mad just stepping into the class. I am a white male, so all the problems in teh world are my fault according to him. White people stay out of this class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do not believe any of these negative comments. I think the people that did not enjoy the class did not understand or think the curriculum was of any importance... to bad for them. Dr. Branch had a non-traditional approach in teaching. His class was fun and life changing. My knowledge on education has been forever expanded!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MULTI410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I kept Dr. Branch's book for reference in my own classroom and that has been helpful; but honestly, he is the ONLY Prof. of which I have such a lasting, negative impression. I watched him harass students for thinking differently, favor his own race over all others, and put other students down for sharing ideas. I'd never take any class of his.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I DO NOT recommend him. I got the flu this semester so i wasnt in class for 5 days but i completed all my assignments on time and got good grades on them. He graded me with a D because "knowledge cant be gained if you are not present." Unless you know u wont miss class (NO MATTER WHAT the circumstances) dont take this class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Branch was great! Some may not agree with his view points, however, he knows what he is talking about. He has years of experience, and truly cares about his students

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He sucks. Very condescending. If you have an idea or even just a question that goes against the point he is trying to argue, he won't even acknowledge it. His grading is crazy too. Avoid him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ED451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

like others have mentioned, show up, do they assignments (which are easy as he does not require any papers), put up with his "humor" and you will get an A. But if you really want a learning experience maybe this class is not for you